Pakistan To Unveil Indigenous Biometric Solutions In Cape Town

Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) owned company NADRA Technologies Limited (NTL) collaborated with the National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) to develop an all-in-one indigenous kit and a new IRIS scanner. Both companies are prepping to unveil two cutting-edge indigenous biometric solutions at the upcoming ID4D (Identification for Development) Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.

The event will take place next week. NTL and NRTC will showcase their innovative All-in-One Indigenous Kit and advanced IRIS Scanner at a joint stall. The joint stall will feature live demonstrations of both solutions, underscoring their potential to revolutionize digital identity verification and management.

In Pakistan, the assembly of these state-of-the-art devices celebrates a noteworthy achievement in the country’s technological capabilities. These solutions, manufactured with pride in Pakistan, illustrate the nation’s devotion to proffering secure identity management technologies. NADRA will deploy these biometric solutions broadly in its registration centers and for eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) operations. This deployment seeks to facilitate processes, improve security, and provide efficient services to the public.

NTL & NRTC to Showcase Their Innovations To A Global Audience

The All-in-One Indigenous Kit exhibits a noteworthy advancement in digital identity management. It is a portable, rugged device that integrates multiple biometric authentication methods, making it an all-encompassing solution for protected identity verification. Key features of the kit are mentioned as follows:

• Fingerprint Recognition

Mobile ID FAP 60 certified for the highest level of accuracy and reliability.

• Iris Recognition

Supports real-time contactless iris recognition, improving security and authentication.

• Facial Recognition

Algorithms offer accurate facial recognition, essential for various identity verification applications.

• Contact and Contactless Card Reading

The kit is integrated with a comprehensive contact card reader. It boasts NFC capability for versatile card-based transactions and verifications.

• MRZ Reader

Complies with ICAO and international standards, perfect for efficient passport and ID verification.

• Barcode Scanning

Streamlines fast and reliable data capture and processing.

Other notable features of the kit include robust connectivity options, including support for 3G/4G, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.0, and USB (Type A and Type C). GPS technology is improved with support for GLONASS, Galileo, and Beidou. It provides accurate global positioning and tracking. There is a 10,000mAh battery with fast charging capabilities that supports extensive use. Moreover, an IP65-rated enclosure protects against water and dust, performing steadfastly in harsh environments. The kit runs on the Android 11 operating system. Undoubtedly, this all-in-one kit is a robust solution for national ID programs, voter registration, border control, law enforcement, financial services, and mobile time and attendance systems.

Other than this kit, the new IRIS Scanner will also make its debut at the upcoming event. It will offer contactless, high-definition iris capturing from a distance. In addition, the device will support both binocular and monocular recognition modes, providing high accuracy with a False Acceptance Rate (FAR) of less than 0.0001% and a False Rejection Rate (FRR) of less than 0.1%.